Category: Members Work

Ash, sanding sealer, HS wax, buffed on buffing wheels

Slight variation to Martins diagram, was all going well until I misread a measurement and once I’d cut it I couldn’t go back, still pleased with the outcome. Piece of Oak.

I thought I’d make some Xmas decs for the copy turning challenge.

By chance shortly after the meeting I was aasked to make a pair of Tea Light holders so here they are.

Candlesticks and candlestick holders. All components are wood, and were turned on a lathe. The candlesticks are pear wood that was dyed red with a piece of wick inserted in the ends. The candle holders were treated with black paint and silver gilt cream to create a pewter look.

Turned from the old table legs of a Shesham (Indian Rosewood) table, they are 300mm tall by 80mm in diameter and of course finished with HS products. Best kept a few metres apart for comparative purposes! 🤣

Four walnut legs for a project I’m working on. Approximately 26” by 1 3/4” diameter. All but one are turned to be as close to identical as possible. One is slightly different to accommodate some hardware.

Cheese board made from sycamore. 13.5×1.2 finished. Finished with citrus oil 3 coats. It’s a present for a friend

Teak, ash and oak, I wanted to make all of it on the lathe and to use a variety of woods. Not so much designed as evolved, it stands 360mm tall. I aimed to show off differing wood grains and patterns, and to include several skills and techniques. Only a few generations will decide whether…

My yew wobble pot inspired by Colwin’s demo